government chapter 2

Article 2 of the Articles of Confederation which states:each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States; appears as what future amendment to the US Constitution? 4th 9th 10th 1st

10th

The requirement that the presidential appointments to the Supreme Court be approved by the Senate is based o the system of separation of powers the supremacy clause federalism Checks and balances

Checks and balances

It is equally evident, that the members of each department should be as little dependent as possible on those of the others, for the emoluments annexed to their offices. Were the executive magistrate, or the judges, not independent of the legislature in this particular, their independence in every other would be merely nominal. But the great security against a gradual concentration of the several powers in the same department, consists in giving to those who administer each department the necessary constitutional means and personal motives to resist encroachments of the others. The provision for defense must in this, as in all other cases, be made commensurate to the danger of attack. Ambition must be made to counteract ambition. The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place. It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. Whichof the following most clearly disagrees with the authors argument supremacy clause necessary and proper clause Correct Answer Federalist 10 Federalist 51

Federalist 10

A doctrine that asserts priority of national law over states laws and is expressed in Article VI of the Constitution Supremacy Clause The Madison Model Laws not delegated to the national government are left to the states or the people the Great Compromise

Supremacy Clause

Which of the following best represents the ideas described in Brutus I? powers delegated to the constitution are few and defined and as a result do not threaten the powers of the state that are many and defined separation of powers and checks and balances will prevent tyranny of the government and render the Bill of Rights unnescessary factions can threaten a governmen, but a large republic would allow many different views to be heard and would not threaten the rights of the minority The constitution gives too much power to the federal government which will take away the powers of the states and fail to protect personal liberties

The constitution gives too much power to the federal government which will take away the powers of the states and fail to protect personal liberties

Which of the following reasons is generally cited as the reason the Founder's desire to amend then abolish the Articles of Confederation? There was a belief among the nations political and economic leaders that the Articles had too many weaknesses to govern the new nation the unitary system set up under the Articles was seen as a threat to state soveriegnty the complexity of the relationship between the national government and the states under the Articles there was a belief that too much power for the state governments could lead to tyranny

There was a belief among the nations political and economic leaders that the Articles had too many weaknesses to govern the new nation

History furnishes no example of a free republic, anything like the extent of the United States. The Grecian republics were of small extent; so also was that of the Romans. Both of these, it is true, in process of time, extended their conquests over large territories of country; and the consequence was, that their governments were changed from that of free governments to those of the most tyrannical that ever existed in the world. Not only the opinions of the greatest men, and the experience of mankind, are against the idea of an extensive republic, but a variety of reasons may be drawn from the reason and nature of things, against it. In every government, the will of the sovereign is the law. In despotic governments the supreme authority being lodged in one, his will is law, and can be as easily expressed to a large extensive territory as to a small one. In a pure democracy the people are the sovereign, and their will is declared by themselves; for this purpose they must all come together to deliberate, and decide. This kind of government cannot be exercised, therefore, over a country of any considerable extent; it must be confined to a single city, or at least limited to such bounds as that the people can conveniently assemble, be able to debate, understand the subject submitted to them, and declare their opinion concerning it. Which of the following statements is most consistent with the autors argument in the passage? a large republic will follow the rule of law a small republic would suffer fromfactions that would polarize the government a large republic can prevent tyranny of the majority History furnishes no example of a free republic, anything like the extent of the United States. The Grecian republics were of small extent; so also was that of the Romans. Both of these, it is true, in process of time, extended their conquests over large territories of country; and the consequence was, that their governments were changed from that of free governments to those of the most tyrannical that ever existed in the world. Not only the opinions of the greatest men, and the experience of mankind, are against the idea of an extensive republic, but a variety of reasons may be drawn from the reason and nature of things, against it. In every government, the will of the sovereign is the law. In despotic governments the supreme authority being lodged in one, his will is law, and can be as easily expressed to a large extensive territory as to a small one. In a pure democracy the people are the sovereign, and their will is declared by themselves; for this purpose they must all come together to deliberate, and decide. This kind of government cannot be exercised, therefore, over a country of any considerable extent; it must be confined to a single city, or at least limited to such bounds as that the people can conveniently assemble, be able to debate, understand the subject submitted to them, and declare their opinion concerning it. Which of the following statements is most consistent with the autors argument in the passage? a large republic will follow the rule of law a small republic would suffer fromfactions that would polarize the government a large republic can prevent tyranny of the majority a small republic would better represent the wishes of the people

a small republic would better represent the wishes of the people

One of the key points of the Great Comprise was that it established a supreme court would be created by a committee of congressmen a two house legislature based on equal and popular representation a powerful chief executive to manage international affairs without interference or delay would have more power than the other branches

a two house legislature based on equal and popular representation

Habeas Corpus Act Established trial by a jury of your peers guaranteed that a person had the right to be brought before a judge Created a two house legislature Established the Rule of Law for all men by making the law common to all men

guaranteed that a person had the right to be brought before a judge

The most important concept that the colonies stole from the British since it became the foundation of everything we are governmentally all men are created equally the idea of freedom of speech freedom of the press all men are equal under the law and that we are a nation of laws and not of men

all men are equal under the law and that we are a nation of laws and not of men

Which of the following would best exemplify the concept of the Virginia Plan if it had been adopted as the basis for congressional representation? states with the largest population would form the basis for the unicameral legislature Rhode Island would probably have more representation in the house but the same number of senators both the house and the senate would have more representation from the larger states New York would have likely have more than two members in the senate

both the house and the senate would have more representation from the larger states

The 3/5 Compromise may have hurt the southern states in the long run leading to uprisings among the slave population which led to the Civil War by harming their ability to pay tax obligations forcing them to pay more in property taxes by denying them future votes in congress

by denying them future votes in congress

It is equally evident, that the members of each department should be as little dependent as possible on those of the others, for the emoluments annexed to their offices. Were the executive magistrate, or the judges, not independent of the legislature in this particular, their independence in every other would be merely nominal. But the great security against a gradual concentration of the several powers in the same department, consists in giving to those who administer each department the necessary constitutional means and personal motives to resist encroachments of the others. The provision for defense must in this, as in all other cases, be made commensurate to the danger of attack. Ambition must be made to counteract ambition. The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place. It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. Which of the following best summarizes Hamilton's argument checks and balances will protect the rights of the people the representatives of the legislative branch should be guided by the will of the people the government needs to be further limited to prevent abuses by the government the constitution needs a bill of rights to protect the rights of the people

checks and balances will protect the rights of the people

Under the Articles of Confederation committees of the states met when congress was not in session required that all states agree to any new law governments are instituted to protect people's rights congress created an individual executive to carry out all executive functions

committees of the states met when congress was not in session

Both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution could be amended called for a bicameral legislature gave the president the power to make war and peace provided for a strong central government

could be amended

The Virginia Plan wanted the state courts to have the authority to remove the chief executive by 2/3 majority vote by the states desired representetion based on equal representation in the House of representatives and equal representation in the Senate desired equal representation in the house and the senate wanted to keep the one house one vote plan of the Articles of Confederatin

desired equal representation in the house and the senate

It is equally evident, that the members of each department should be as little dependent as possible on those of the others, for the emoluments annexed to their offices. Were the executive magistrate, or the judges, not independent of the legislature in this particular, their independence in every other would be merely nominal. But the great security against a gradual concentration of the several powers in the same department, consists in giving to those who administer each department the necessary constitutional means and personal motives to resist encroachments of the others. The provision for defense must in this, as in all other cases, be made commensurate to the danger of attack. Ambition must be made to counteract ambition. The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place. It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should be necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. which of the following constitutional provisions supports Hamiltons argument the supremacy clause of Article VI Amending the Constitution in Article V nominations of judges in Article II enumerated powers in Article I

enumerated powers in Article I

Which of the following best represents the ideas described in Federalist 10 the constitution gives too much power to the federal government which will take away the powers of of the states and fail to protect personal liberties factions can threaten a government, but a large republic would allow many different views to be heard and would not threaten the rights of the monority separation of powers and checks and balances will prevent tyranny of the government and render a Bill of Rights unnecessary powers delegated tot he constitution are very few and defined and as a result so not threaten the powers of the state that are many andindefinitge

factions can threaten a government, but a large republic would allow many different views to be heard and would not threaten the rights of the monority

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Which of the following statements is most consistent with the authors argument in they passage? government exists to protect rights and freedoms if it does not then people should create a new government equality is the most important aspect of society and therefore all should have equal opportunities God has provided everyone with freedom and whenever a government is created people lose some of that freedom government should intervene and redistribute wealth to ensure all are equal

government exists to protect rights and freedoms if it does not then people should create a new government

Jefferson argued in the Declaration of Independence that that property is the most essential human right after life a Leviathan should be created to protect the weak parliament should give us representation governments are instituted to protect peoples rights

governments are instituted to protect peoples rights

According to the Declaration of Independence, if a government does not protect its citizens natural rights, citizens have the right to alter it should do nothing should request help from allies should still continue to submit to the government

have the right to alter it

Which of the following would not be included to describe the importance of the Rule of Law? it provides a means of settling disputes since all citizens can rely on the written law it provides stability and consistency to civilization it ensures that all people votes are counted as equally weighted it treats everyone equal under the law

it ensures that all people votes are counted as equally weighted

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. Jefferson's discussion of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness is best described as popular sovereignty natural law natural rights limited government

natural rights

The Constitution shows a mistrust of people by not allowing citizens to directly vote for most positions in offices in the national governmen centralizing power and clearly providing a path to citizenship for people only providing 3/5 status for slaves limiting the power to tax

not allowing citizens to directly vote for most positions in offices in the national governmen

The Mayflower Compact was the first true government for the new world guaranteed no excessive fines or bails provided a means for the citizens to write new laws whenever they saw necessary and established the principles by which any new governments would be formed elected represenatives to organize the citizenry and streamlined government

provided a means for the citizens to write new laws whenever they saw necessary and established the principles by which any new governments would be formed

The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, concerned continuation of the slave trade the organization of the Federal courts representation in Congress powers of the president

representation in Congress

that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness The quotation above is most directly a reflection of which of the following important principles of American goverenment there is an inherent social contract between the government and the governed only in a direct democracy can Americans make the best public policy choices thet an enlightened monarchy is the best type of leader to run the executive branch representative democracy is the best form of government for the people

representative democracy is the best form of government for the people

Which of the following best represents the ideas described in Federalist 51? separation of powers and checks and balances will prevent tyranny of the government and render the Bill of Rights unnescessary factions can threaten a governmen, but a large republic would allow many different views to be heard and would not threaten the rights of the minority powers delegated to the constitution are few and defined and as a result do not threaten the powers of the state that are many and defined The constitution gives too much power to the federal government which will take away the powers of the states and fail to protect personal liberties

separation of powers and checks and balances will prevent tyranny of the government and render the Bill of Rights unnescessary

Which of the following issues led to the 3/5 compromise disagreement over separation of powers individual liberty vs. federal power slavery states rights

slavery

Which of the following is not one of the self-evident truths that Jefferson writes of in the Declaration of Independence? if governments don't do what they are supposed to do then citizens have the right to abolish it governments instituted among men derive their just powers from the consent of the governed all men are created equal slaves should be counted as 3/5 of a person

slaves should be counted as 3/5 of a person

In Federalist #10, Madison argued that without a three branch government peoples rights would be abused just as they were under the king that factions would destroy liberty only democracy can protect rights they confederacy cannot protect individual rights

that factions would destroy liberty

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT the Magna Carta created a foundation for government that serves the public good. the Magna Carta was signed in 1215. he Magna Carta gave judges the right to convict without conducting trials. the Magna Carta originally was intended only for the nobility.

the Magna Carta originally was intended only for the nobility.

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of separation of powers the legislative branch make laws and the executive branch enforces laws the legislative branch can impeach both the president and the federal judges the judicial branch can declare acts of congress and executive orders unconstitutional the president nominates judges and the senate confirms tham

the legislative branch make laws and the executive branch enforces laws

Use the quote to answer the question. "Suppose the legislature of a state should pass a law to raise money to support theirgovernment and pay the state debt, may the Congress repeal this law, because itmay prevent the collection of a tax which they may think proper and necessaryto lay, to provide for the general welfare of the United States? For all lawsmade, in pursuance of this constitution, are the supreme law of the land, andthe judges in every state shall be bound thereby, any thing in the constitutionor laws of the different states to the contrary notwithstanding. —By such alaw, the government of a particular state might be overturned at one stroke,and thereby be deprived of every means of its support." -Robert Yates, Brutus I Which of the following statements is most consistent with the authors argument in the passage? the necesaary and proper clause gives the federal government too much power the states should have supremacy over the federal government the federal governmetn must stay within its powers when collecting taxes the constitution needs a bill of rights

the necesaary and proper clause gives the federal government too much power

In Federalist #51, Hamilton and Madison argue that the separate branches will limit power representatives terms should be limited to two years 3/5 of the slaves should be counted as population only the senate can approve executive appointments

the separate branches will limit power

Unalienable rights, as Jefferson refers to in the Declaration, are unalienable because they are given by God they can't be taken away the power and authority given to the colonists inherently applied the rule of law only a unicameral congress could protect those rights

they are given by God

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. which of the following best represents the Founder's belief in the role of government based on the excerpt above they wanted to promote state power while separating the powers of different national institutions they believed in a limited government based on popular soveriegnty they wanted to keep as much of the government as possible beyond the control of a popular majority in order to protect direct democracy they wanted to combine the powers of different institutions and create a powerful presidency

they believed in a limited government based on popular soveriegnty

Which of the following would be true concerning the Articles or the Constitution? under the Articles the legislature could compel the states to build roads and infrastructure but they could not do that under the constitution under the Articles and the Constitution the congress could raise taxes on the states under the Articles the congress could not raise taxes the states but under the Constitution they could under the Articles congress regulates interstate commerce, while under the constitution the legislative branch regulates intrastate commerce

under the Articles the congress could not raise taxes the states but under the Constitution they could

Use the quote to answer the question. "Suppose the legislature of a state should pass a law to raise money to support theirgovernment and pay the state debt, may the Congress repeal this law, because itmay prevent the collection of a tax which they may think proper and necessaryto lay, to provide for the general welfare of the United States? For all lawsmade, in pursuance of this constitution, are the supreme law of the land, andthe judges in every state shall be bound thereby, any thing in the constitutionor laws of the different states to the contrary notwithstanding. —By such alaw, the government of a particular state might be overturned at one stroke,and thereby be deprived of every means of its support." -Robert Yates, Brutus I The Author of the passage would disagree the most with which of the following policies? universal health care immigration reform creation of an interstate highway system elimination of social security

universal health care

Article II of the Articles of Confederation established how long the term for a congressmean would be how many members from each state would sit in congress what powers were left to the states that each state received one vote

what powers were left to the states